Hidan's forbidden jutsu activated, and Sarutobi Asuma placed his right palm on Hidan's forehead.
Chakra, this power, could connect minds. The Fox Demon's perception of good and evil operated on this principle.
Sarutobi Asuma, now a Sage, was using pure Sage Power.
However, Sage Power also combined with the principles of Chakra, thus possessing the same effects.
Hidan's forbidden jutsu also utilized Chakra.
Sarutobi Asuma was unsure if this forbidden jutsu was developed after Chakra's existence or if it was a power that existed before Chakra appeared on Earth and later evolved by integrating with Chakra. But since it was now being cast using Chakra, it was imperative that he could trace its origin in reverse.
The origin of the Evil God.
Although there was a degree of danger, at least Hidan served as an intermediate body, so Sarutobi Asuma had a certain level of confidence.
However, Senju Tobirama and Tsunade were quite tense.
Tsunade, in particular, had Sage Power surging within her, her ponytail floating.
The release of this power caused even Senju Tobirama to be secretly surprised.
This was the first time he had felt the strength of his beloved granddaughter. He hadn't expected it to be so formidable. It wasn't simply a matter of acquiring Wood Release and mastering the Wood Release Kekkei Tōta.
"With this kind of power, she's even stronger than my elder brother. Is this the Sage Transformation they mentioned before…"
Senju Tobirama mused internally, but his gaze remained fixed on Sarutobi Asuma.
Should any change occur, he would use the Flying Thunder God Technique to move Sarutobi Asuma away.
Meanwhile, Sarutobi Asuma, through the Cursed Seal, allowed his own power to infiltrate every corner of Hidan's body, down to a single cell, even his genes.
However, he couldn't help but frown inwardly.
He hadn't found the Evil God or sensed its presence.
The Cursed Seal formation used in Hidan's forbidden jutsu was entirely different from his own Sage Cursed Seal and Orochimaru's Cursed Seal.
He and Orochimaru's Cursed Seals both contained their own unique powers.
Through this power, mental communication was possible.
This was the principle behind Orochimaru's ability to revive through his Cursed Seal.
Chakra, or Sage Power, inherently contained the physical and mental power of a person, naturally carrying their spirit and genes.
This was why Orochimaru's Living Corpse Reincarnation could acquire others' powers by transferring bodies.
In the original story, Kabuto Yakushi was even more insane, harboring the powers of the Sound Four within him, becoming a hodgepodge.
But Hidan's Cursed Seal formation lacked any foreign Chakra, Sage Power, or Natural Energy, such as the power possessed by a Miko.
"It seems Hidan's forbidden jutsu cultivation doesn't require external power?"
Sarutobi Asuma pondered, then continued to guide Hidan in performing the forbidden jutsu within the dreamscape.
Tsunade and Senju Tobirama then watched as the dissected Hidan surprisingly lifted his own hand.
"Asuma!"
Tsunade couldn't help but exclaim.
"It's fine."
Sarutobi Asuma smiled, reassuring them.
Hidan, however, had sharp claws, and he plunged his right hand into his own left arm.
Sarutobi Asuma immediately felt a sharp pain, as if a claw had materialized and grasped his left arm.
Moreover, given his physical strength and the magnetic field defense of his Electromagnetic Release, it should have been impossible to pierce his skin. Yet, he was wounded out of nowhere.
Of course.
This minor injury meant nothing to him.
The most crucial thing was.
Through this wound, he finally sensed a power.
This power was incredibly wicked, resonating with Hidan's Cursed Seal formation and breaking through his defenses.
"Found you!"
Sarutobi Asuma grinned.
He could feel that the power that had appeared out of nowhere not only injured him but was also stealing his strength.
Immediately, his own power flowed back along that originating power.
Instantly.
A terrifying evil filled his mental perception.
His vision was filled with mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and with every breath, he smelled blood.
Following this, Sarutobi Asuma saw a colossal figure.
His blood-red hair hung loose, his face ancient and unadorned, clad in a black robe, his right hand holding a blood-colored scythe. At his feet lay a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
"Hmm?"
As if sensing Sarutobi Asuma, the figure turned to face him, its eyes, which seemed to contain a vast sea of blood, locking onto Sarutobi Asuma.
Instantly, Sarutobi Asuma felt an astonishing malevolence and killing intent.
The sea of blood and mountain of corpses beneath the figure he saw churned, forming colossal waves. Within these waves, the corpses seemed to come alive, rushing towards Sarutobi Asuma as they churned through the water.
"Is this the Evil God?"
"It doesn't look like it's from the Ōtsutsuki Clan..."
"What's its origin?"
Sarutobi Asuma was filled with curiosity.
As for the overwhelming wave of blood and the reanimated corpses.
Upon activating the Dream Eye, they vanished in an instant.
However.
Immediately, the scythe, trailing bloody light, rapidly enlarged in Sarutobi Asuma's vision.
Sarutobi Asuma narrowed his eyes, then raised his hand. A Truth-Seeking Ball appeared, quickly transforming into a blade.
Clang!
The blade formed from the Truth-Seeking Ball collided with the scythe, and Sarutobi Asuma's body trembled.
"So strong!"
Sarutobi Asuma's brow twitched.
The Evil God before him was not its true body.
Like him, it was merely a power akin to Chakra or Sage Power.
But its ability to block his Truth-Seeking Ball indicated that the essence of its power was the same as his.
Just as Sarutobi Asuma prepared to strike again, the Evil God on the opposite side suddenly spoke, "From the Ōtsutsuki Clan?"
Sarutobi Asuma's heart stirred, and he asked, "Are you the Evil God?"
"It seems you are a servant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan!"
The Evil God looked down at Sarutobi Asuma, stating calmly, "You should address me as Lord Evil God!"
Sarutobi Asuma smiled, "Then you should address me as Sword Immortal!"
The Evil God snorted, "You are merely a servant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan!"
"Your power comes from the Ōtsutsuki; they can take it back at any moment!"
"But I am different. I can bestow upon you an immortal body, as long as you believe in me and offer sacrifices through slaughter!"
Sarutobi Asuma shook his head upon hearing this. "Rather than believing in you and offering sacrifices, I'd rather capture you and dissect you for research!"
As his words fell.
The sound of rattling chains echoed, and Adamantine Sealing Chains shot out.
"Insolent!"
The Evil God was enraged. It swung its scythe, actually slicing through the Adamantine Sealing Chains.
Following this, it attempted to grab its own heart with its left hand.
Sarutobi Asuma let out a cold snort. A torii gate descended from the heavens, crashing down and suppressing the Evil God, interrupting its action.
"You?"
The Evil God's expression changed.
Its power was being greatly suppressed.
"You are not a servant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan!"
"Your power..."
Before the Evil God could finish speaking, massive trees sprouted from the sea of blood, and the blood and corpses rapidly disappeared.
The wood entangled the Evil God, and its eyelids slowly drooped. "To offend a deity, you should..."
Before it could finish, the Evil God's eyes closed completely, and it fell into a dream.
The Wood Release of Kekkei Mōra, combined with the Dream Eye, had finally subdued this Evil God imprint.
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